NATIONAL library of Nigeria2026-05-122026-05-122026-040255-0806https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2612This official news bulletin (No. 1746) documents the extensive literacy initiatives and administrative milestones of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) during April 2026. A central theme of this issue is the nationwide commemoration of World Book and Copyright Day (April 23rd), celebrated across various state branches including Kaduna, Plateau, Enugu, and Nasarawa. These events were organized under the national theme "Rebranding Reading: From Duty to Delight," aimed at transforming the public's perception of reading from a academic necessity into a lifelong source of pleasure and personal growth. The bulletin highlights significant collaborative efforts, such as the 2026 Jos Book Fair, which featured road walks, keynote sessions, and the unveiling of the "Read Plateau 2026 Project" to establish book clubs in secondary schools. Beyond literacy, the document covers the library's role in promoting gender inclusion through the International Girls in ICT Day, themed "AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future," which sensitized young women on the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Administratively, the issue records a strategic visit by the National Librarian, Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, to the Imo State Branch, where she issued directives on the acquisition of current government gazettes to fulfill the library's statutory mandate. It also notes high-level institutional engagements, such as a courtesy visit from the Nigeria Copyright Commission to strengthen enforcement against intellectual property infringement. This bulletin serves as a vital record of the NLN's evolution into a digital hub committed to information inclusion and the protection of creative works in Nigeria.• Kaduna State Branch and NYCN Call for Revival of Reading Culture. • Plateau State Branch Hosts 2026 Jos Book Fair. • Enugu State Branch Hosts Author Exposition and Reading Advocacy. • Pan African Institute of Management and Technology Students Visit Rivers State Branch. • Nasarawa State Branch Marks World Book and Copyright Day. • National Librarian Directs Acquisition of Current Gazettes. • International Girls in ICT Day Commemoration.enArticle